Rwanda And The Role Of The Un

EDM number 332 in 1994-95, proposed by David Steel on 10/01/1995.

That this House acknowledges the collective failure of the international community in responding to the crisis in Rwanda; believes that this failure highlights the need for strengthening the United Nations' ability to prevent and respond to conflict-related emergencies in order to protect the basic rights of men, women and children; notes that 1995 is the United Nations' Fiftieth Anniversary Year; hopes that this will provide an opportunity for discussing these issues; and urges the British Government to take a lead in supporting specific reforms to the United Nations including the establishment of an Office of Preventive Diplomacy, improved fast-track standby arrangements, the creation of a rapid deployment force and the establishment of adequate funding arrangements.

This motion has been signed by a total of 107 MPs.